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R123 BKO

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,023 mi
Last recorded178,023 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 BKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 178,023 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 178,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2014 175,342 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 175,325 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 160,716 miles

1. As per failure. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 160,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

2/ n/s rear wheel arch becoming corroded 3/ front chassie cross member becoming corroded on o/s 4/ slight damage to windscreen 5/ slight play in o/s steering rack

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 142,186 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded n/s rear tyre at legal limits slight damage to windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2011 142,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs becoming corroded n/s rear tyre at legal limits slight damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 137,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 137,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 127,353 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 121,198 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1.off side front tyre wearining inside edge 2.rear chassis cross member becoming coroded on near side 3.off side rear tyre at legal limites 4.slight damadge to wind screen

Pass 19 Oct 2007 116,879 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 114,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 110,892 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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R123 BKO is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R123 BKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R123 BKO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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